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Abuela Made a Big Bowl of Popcorn for Movie Night. It Never Made It to the Movie.

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The movie has not even started, and the popcorn is already under review. Abuela Rosa sits on a cushion-piled couch with a big bowl balanced in her hands, glasses on and a grin spreading across her face. A mustard-colored knit throw is bunched behind her, a spare pair of reading glasses and a remote sit on the side table, and a tapestry hangs on the wall above a basket of yarn. Chispa has wedged herself right up against the bowl, nose buried at the rim, sniffing with total concentration. A few fluffy kernels have already escaped onto the cushion, which suggests this is not the first round of inspection.

Plain, air-popped popcorn without salt or butter is generally considered an okay occasional snack for dogs in small amounts. The trouble comes with the toppings. Butter, oil and salt can upset a dog's stomach, and flavored varieties may include onion or garlic powder, which are harmful to dogs. Unpopped kernels and hulls can get stuck in teeth or be a choking hazard, especially for small dogs. If you want to share movie night, set aside a few plain popped pieces before seasoning the rest, or keep a stash of the dog's own treats nearby. As with any new food, talk to your vet if your dog has a sensitive stomach.

Rosa may get to choose the movie, but Chispa clearly has strong opinions about the snacks. Every good movie night needs a quality control expert.

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